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The Bleeding Heart

The Bleeding Heart

CrimeMystery
Pages
381
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

London's Peculiar Crimes Unit is once again on the case when a mysterious death occurs in a forgotten part of the city. Veteran detectives Arthur Bryant and John May must navigate a labyrinth of historical secrets and modern-day intrigue. They soon discover that the past holds the key to a conspiracy threatening to unravel the present.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyFunny
Mystery BoxBetrayal

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller

About the author

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Christopher Fowler

Christopher Fowler would make a good serial killer. He's charming and English and lives in a white penthouse with a view of St Paul’s Cathedral, and you'd think butter wouldn't melt in his mouth until you read his dark urban fiction — 17 novels and over 120 short stories so far. His œuvre divides into black comedy, horror, mystery, the odd revolting death and a set of novels unclassifiable enough to have publishers tearing their hair out. Emerging from a film industry background, he has come p...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Bleeding Heart a standalone story?

    This novel is part of the Bryant & May series, and while each book features a self-contained mystery, reading them in order allows for a richer understanding of the detectives' evolving relationship and the overarching narrative of the Peculiar Crimes Unit.

  • How does this book compare to Christopher Fowler's other works?

    The Bleeding Heart continues Fowler's signature blend of intricate plotting, historical detail, and dry wit, characteristic of his Bryant & May series. It maintains the unique London setting and the eccentric personalities that fans of his other works will recognize and appreciate.